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 Post subject: raise spindles
PostPosted: Mon Oct 10, 2011 2:05 pm 
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What r raised spindles exactly do or do I want the drop spindles


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 Post subject: Re: raise spindles
PostPosted: Mon Oct 10, 2011 2:39 pm 
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http://www.jimscustomvw.com/3raspforbajo.html you want these

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 Post subject: Re: raise spindles
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It is not a raised spindle it is a drop because you are droping the stub on the spindle which gives you more lift !
But I would modify your gas pedal first from what your buddy's told me ! You ride with me I'm calling ya driving miss daisy or lazy lol 8)

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 Post subject: Re: raise spindles
PostPosted: Mon Oct 10, 2011 7:20 pm 
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Are these the same http://www.appletreeauto.com/product.ph ... 661&page=1


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 Post subject: Re: raise spindles
PostPosted: Mon Oct 10, 2011 8:29 pm 
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Are those same as the ones u posted diamonddave


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 Post subject: Re: raise spindles
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Go king pin, custom long arm, dropped spud. That is the perfect setup....I can fab it up for you if you would like (small fee)


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 Post subject: Re: raise spindles
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yeh but man those look like a used set or something! or get a bigger gas pedal or go king pin :shock:

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 Post subject: Re: raise spindles
PostPosted: Tue Oct 11, 2011 4:28 pm 
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Before you decide to run the drop spindles consider 4" longer trailing arms. The drop spindles are really hard on the King and Link pin bushings and/or bearings, been there done that!

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 Post subject: Re: raise spindles
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I was thinking of doing 2x3 trailing arms with some air bags and then lifting the front some how


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 Post subject: Re: raise spindles
PostPosted: Tue Oct 11, 2011 5:31 pm 
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so what about drop spindles on a ball joint front end? cause thats what i got and was also considering them?

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 Post subject: Re: raise spindles
PostPosted: Tue Oct 11, 2011 5:39 pm 
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diamonddav wrote:
so what about drop spindles on a ball joint front end? cause thats what i got and was also considering them?

they work great, ive run them for years.. I wish every thing went as smooth as a ball joint front end 8)

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 Post subject: Re: raise spindles
PostPosted: Wed Oct 12, 2011 5:23 pm 
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What size drop spindles do u guy's think I should get to go with 2x3 trailing arms and air bags


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 Post subject: Re: raise spindles
PostPosted: Thu Oct 13, 2011 8:48 am 
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goofydoofy wrote:
What size drop spindles do u guy's think I should get to go with 2x3 trailing arms and air bags



Ok lets clear some things up here. We were talking about front supension correct?
I am assumming the 2 x 3 arms and air bags are for the rear supension correct?
For the front I am talking about using 4" longer arms in lieu of the drop spindles.

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 Post subject: Re: raise spindles
PostPosted: Thu Oct 13, 2011 10:29 am 
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Unless your getting them custom made there is only ONE size, that is a 3" drop.
I would suggest, before asking more questions, do a but load of reading. All of the information you are seeking is here, all you need to do is LOOK for it.

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 Post subject: Re: raise spindles
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dont use them they throw everything out of wack and wear it all lout faster its worth just going with longer front arms

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 Post subject: Re: raise spindles
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jesse wrote:
dont use them they throw everything out of wack and wear it all lout faster its worth just going with longer front arms

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 Post subject: Re: raise spindles
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you can try a taller set of tires on front i run a tall 3 rib tractor tire on my i have not put my drop spindle on this frontend yet

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 Post subject: Re: raise spindles
PostPosted: Mon Oct 17, 2011 8:23 pm 
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If you use a king pin front end and want 4 lug spindles you can machine off the king pin spindles smooth,,,then take a set of ball joint spindle and machine them smooth while leaving some material. Go ahead and drop them an inch or so, maybe 2 inches,,, this will gain height,,stronger spindles,,easier disc conversion,,,a tiny bit of width,,,but also some compramise in handling,,,gain a little ,,lose a little. Oh and go ahead and get longer arms too,,,,,, good luck

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Go king pin, custom long arm, dropped spud. That is the perfect setup....I can fab it up for you if you would like (small fee)

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